McKinney, TX vs Monterey Park, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 169). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 208,867 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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